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The Western Association of Women Historians was founded in 1969 to promote the interests of women historians both in academic settings and in the field of history generally. Drawing scholars from the Western states, the WAWH is the largest of the regional women's historical association sin the United States. Although the majority of our members come from the Western United States, we have members from across the United States, Canada, and other countries and encourage people from any geographic area to join and participate in the organization.

Membership runs WAWH conference to WAWH conference. Memberships received before the renewal cycle beings (when the conference information is available, usually late January), will be credited for the 2012-13 year.

Where

WAWH
3242 Petaluma Avenue
Long Beach,
CA 90808-4249

Organizer

Western Association of Women Historians

The Western Association of Women Historians was founded in 1969 to promote the interests of women historians both in academic settings and in the field of history generally. The WAWH is one of the largest of the regional women's historical associations in the United States. Although the majority of our members come from the Western United States, we have members from across the United States, Canada, and other countries and encourage people from any geographic area to join and participate in the organization.

The WAWH holds an annual spring conference for the presentation of scholarly work, new research, and the discussion of teaching methods, writing, and other issues of importance to women scholars. Sessions devoted to the work and interests of graduate students are encouraged. Six awards and prizes are presented annually at the Awards Banquet.